Shower pan cost in Dayton, OH
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1 pan)
- $850 – $2,600
- Per pan
- $822 – $2,115
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −8%
- US $1,850
- Rank of 300 metros
- #192
- 1 = most expensive
Dayton homeowners pay roughly $850 to $2,600 to install a shower pan at 1 pan, or $822 to $2,115 per pan (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Dayton is 8% lower. Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn a median of $30.26 an hour in the Dayton area, 1% below the US median of $30.67.
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Estimated cost for 1 pan in Dayton, OH, standard level
$1,350 to $2,050
About $1,210 to $1,727 per pan before permits. Labor is about 56% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $370 | $660 |
| Labor | $840 | $1,050 |
| Permits and fees | $160 | $330 |
| Total | $1,350 | $2,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1 pan in Dayton, OH
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $140 | $510 | $890 | 30% |
| Labor | $680 | $950 | $1,250 | 56% |
| Permits and fees | $30 | $250 | $460 | 14% |
| Total | $850 | $1,700 | $2,600 | 100% |
Where the Dayton price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters at 50%, tile and stone setters at 50%. Weighted together, Dayton wages are 0.91 times the national level. Labor makes up about 56% of the midpoint estimate (56% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Dayton metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1 pan comes to $510, compared with $550 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.7) and land at $30 to $460.
Shower pan: what moves the price in Dayton
Extras
Benches, trench drains and curb changes add $100-$600.
Tile
Tile for the shower costs $10-$50 per square foot installed, and that comes on top of the pan.
Permit
Plumbing permits are $30-$500, and many cities require one to replace a shower pan.
Cost by quality level and size in Dayton
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Dayton wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 1 common sizes.
Basic
$850 to $1,550
Pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan
Standard
$1,350 to $2,050
Tile-ready pan with tile finish
Premium
$1,900 to $2,600
Custom mud or stone pan
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one shower pan | $850 – $1,550 | $1,350 – $2,050 | $1,900 – $2,600 |
How Dayton compares
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 1 pan range from $1,700 to $1,900 across Dayton and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, OHthis page | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | |
| Cincinnati, OH55 miles | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Columbus, OH70 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Fort Wayne, IN100 miles | $950 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +8% |
| Indianapolis, IN105 miles | $960 – $2,800 | $1,900 | +10% |
| Lexington, KY120 miles | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Ohio (statewide) | $850 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| United States | $930 – $2,800 | $1,850 | +9% |
Across 300 US metros, Dayton comes in at #192 from the top. The priciest is Bellingham, WA at $2,450; the cheapest is Jonesboro, AR at $1,500 (midpoints, 1 pan). Statewide, Dayton is 0% below the Ohio figure.
Other Ohio metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | 1,105,580 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Cincinnati, OH | 1,101,030 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Cleveland, OH | 1,031,130 jobs | $880 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Akron, OH | 319,560 jobs | $860 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Toledo, OH | 291,530 jobs | $870 – $2,600 | $1,750 | +1% |
| Canton, OH | 163,080 jobs | $830 – $2,550 | $1,700 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Dayton's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Dayton against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | 377,180 jobs | $910 – $2,750 | $1,850 | +7% |
| Greensboro, NC | 365,410 jobs | $840 – $2,600 | $1,700 | level |
| Tucson, AZ | 389,630 jobs | $860 – $2,650 | $1,750 | +2% |
| Little Rock, AR | 358,210 jobs | $710 – $2,300 | $1,500 | −12% |
Related projects, priced for Dayton
Because every project leans on different trades, Dayton's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, window replacement runs −4% and kitchen backsplash −10%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,400 – $21,900 | −6% |
| Kitchen cabinets | 25 linear ft | $4,000 – $13,300 | −5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,350 – $14,400 | −4% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,400 – $29,600 | −6% |
| Kitchen backsplash | 30 sq ft | $270 – $1,350 | −10% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Dayton is 0.91 times the national level.
For plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152, weighted 50%) the local median is $30.26 an hour, which is in line with the national $30.67. The middle half of them earn between $24.34 and $39.16 an hour. BLS counts 1,130 of them working in the area, 30.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.0), so the local bench is about average.
For tile and stone setters (47-2044, weighted 50%) the local median is $22.21 an hour, which is 17% below the national $26.77. The middle half of them earn between $21.31 and $28.25 an hour. BLS counts 50 of them working in the area, 1.3 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 2.3), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($39.16 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $150. At the 25th percentile ($24.34) it shrinks by about $100. The total moves by 8.9% or 5.9%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 372,660 jobs in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area. That makes it the 70th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.24% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 50% | $24.34 | $30.26 | $39.16 | $30.67 | 0.99 | metro |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 50% | $21.31 | $22.21 | $28.25 | $26.77 | 0.83 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.91 | |||||
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Shower pan in Dayton: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a shower pan in Dayton?
For 1 pan, expect $850 to $2,600 in the Dayton area. A standard-spec job lands at $1,350 to $2,050. Small jobs usually cost more per pan and large ones less.
+What is the price per pan for shower pan in Dayton?
About $822 to $2,115 per pan for materials and labor, plus $30 to $460 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $900 to $2,300.
+Is shower pan cheaper in Dayton or Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 55 miles away. The midpoint for 1 pan there is $1,750, which is 2% more than Dayton ($1,700). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Dayton?
About 56% at the midpoint, or $950 out of $1,700. Materials are 30% and permits 14%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would one shower pan cost in Dayton?
$850 to $2,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does shower pan need a permit in Dayton?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $30 to $460 for fees in the Dayton area (our national range of $30 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Dayton expensive for shower pan compared with the rest of Ohio?
Dayton is 0% below the Ohio statewide estimate ($1,700 at the midpoint). We cover 8 metros in Ohio; see the state page to compare them.
+What do plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters earn in Dayton?
The BLS median is $30.26 an hour in the Dayton area, compared with $30.67 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.34 to $39.16.
+What do basic and premium shower pan work cost in Dayton?
For 1 pan, basic work runs $850 to $1,550 and premium work $1,900 to $2,600. Basic means: pre-made acrylic or fiberglass pan. Premium means: custom mud or stone pan.
Shower pan near Dayton
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.